The sky on Saturday, 10 April 2027
On Saturday, 10 April 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 16% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Aries.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi until 10 Apr, 11:42 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (lord Sun) until 10 Apr, 4:08 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| Sun rashi | Meena |
Lahiri ayanamsa. Times are exact astronomical crossings in IST. Printed panchangs reckon tithi and nakshatra from local sunrise, so expect differences of a few minutes, and of a day near a boundary.
The Moon tonight
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
Next full Moon: 21 Apr, 3:54 am IST. Next new Moon: 6 May, 4:36 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Aries 2° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Pisces 18° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 21° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 17° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 18° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 10 Apr 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 16% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 10 Apr 2027?
- Shukla Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 10 Apr, 11:42 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 10 Apr 2027?
- Krittika (pada 3), ruled by Sun, until 10 Apr, 4:08 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 10 Apr 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Aries.
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